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Finding a good roommate is though, it can even be torture. And this is bad news considering that between 2007-2010 “the number of shared households had increased by 11.4 percent” according to a report on the U.S census findings for shared housing by Laryssa Mykyta and Suzanne Macartney. They conclude that “In 2010, shared households […]

If you find yourself asking “what is it with all this “Smart Home” business that I’m seeing in the news?” look no further. In this article we will explore the basics of Building a Smart Home. “Home Automation – or a smart home – is the use of technology to control the basic functions […]

Avoid caffeine, don’t take a nap to close to bed time, cut back on the liquids… blah blah blah. Yeah, we’ve all heard these mostly commonsense cures for insomnia, but what else can we be doing to improve the quality of sleep that we achieve in our apartment? And more importantly, are these new-age […]

Packing and unpacking all of your worldly possessions is usually the most stressful and bothersome part of moving. You may have thought that there was a method to your madness while packing, but the process of unpacking can make you feel like a total stranger threw all your belongings in boxes at random. Orderly packing […]

Having a roommate in San Francisco is hardly news worthy; even multiple people living in one room isn’t that out of the ordinary for what’s considered the most expensive city in America. But my troubles weren’t about money, and I wasn’t searching for the elusive cheap-near-MUNI-good-neighborhood-rent-controlled-unicorn apartment – in fact I had my own studio and […]

Remember Ray Bradbury’s story “The Veldt”? It’s about an automated house that does everything for the family that lives in it, right down to rocking the children to sleep. There’s even a virtual reality room that allows the kids to telepathically manifest their thoughts, to some ultimately horrifying results (it involves their parents and some […]

Ultimately, there’s no one right answer when it comes to litter boxes. The best solution for you is going to come down to what you and your cat are capable of. If you think your little buddy is wily enough to avoid an encounter with native wild animals in the area and winter blasts, you […]

Maybe you live in an apartment and your only option for enjoying gardening is to bring one indoors. Or perhaps you just like the look (and easy care) of small pockets of greenery throughout your home. Whatever the case, if you want to indulge in a new hobby or are trying to change your black […]

As a renter, one word will strike more fear into your heart than any other. No, not “appendectomy” or “cockroaches.” Try “landlord.” The name alone implies his sinister power over your living situation; however, there is no reason to cower in fear. Building a decent rapport with him by being responsive, paying rent on time, […]

Moving is stressful, and it’s tempting to treat everything around you like a punching bag. When your pets endure a move, it’s equally distressing for them (but they’re nice enough not to bite you). They sense that life changes are approaching and experience anxiety just like you do, so they need additional support and […]